Applied to Ofsted in March group

[Zoomie]

Okay, there seems to be millions of us on this site, but I have noticed that there are a lot of peeps at similar stages in the registration process ...

I thought it might be handy (and supportive) if those of us who submitted our applications to Ofsted this month could post progress / status / success etc and be encouraging / helpful to those at similar stages. A bit of healthy competition to get things moving ?????

Perhaps we could start of with a bit of a role call in our first post, and then update the first post as and when we have ticked off another stage in our application process.

Suggest copy and paste this into your first message
Intro about yourself:
Date submitted to Ofsted:
First Aid Course Completed:
ICP Course Completed:
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date:
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received:
Date SS checks completed:
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:

Any suggestion on other key stages to include would be appreciated and I'll edit them into this original message.

[Zoomie]

Intro about yourself: Mum to 3, idea of becoming cm originated in June 2007
Date submitted to Ofsted:Friday, 13 March
First Aid Course Completed: Oct 2007
ICP Course Completed: Dec 2007
ICP Exam Passed:Dec 2007
Pre-Registration Inspection Date:...
Date any actions cleared:...
Date CRB clearance received:...
Date SS checks completed:...
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:...
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:...
Date first mindee starts:...

[Jen4Kids]

Intro about yourself: Jenny, 28, married since 2000, 4 kids :)
Date submitted to Ofsted: Early Feb 09
First Aid Course Completed: Feb 07
ICP Course Completed: Will be in 2 weeks :clapping:
ICP Exam Passed: Exam due 23rd April 09 :(
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: End Feb 09
Date any actions cleared: Early March 09
Date CRB clearance received: 9th March 09 (took 16 days)
Date SS checks completed:
Date Ofsted said everything is approved: 16th March 09
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives: 19th March 09 - yesterday :clapping:
Date first mindee starts: No enquiries yet :(

[Adiamond]

Intro about yourself:I am married with 2 children,1 daughter 14 and 1 son 6]
Date submitted to Ofsted:Early Feb
First Aid Course Completed:January 16th 2009
ICP Course Completed:ongoing finished approx May 09
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date:10th March 09
Date any actions cleared:None
Date CRB clearance received:very soon I hope still on stage 1
Date SS checks completed:March 09
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:Soon I hope
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:Soon I hope
Date first mindee starts :Soon I hope
:) :) :) :) :) x x x

[uf353432]

Intro about yourself: debs, mum of 2, 2 cats & hubby
Date submitted to Ofsted: 2/3/09
First Aid Course Completed: 14/3/09
ICP Course Completed: 16/3/09
ICP Exam Passed: n/a in my area
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 11/3/09
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received:
Date SS checks completed:
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:

[misst104]

Great idea!! I'll have to do this later as I'm in a rush now! Don't know how to copy and paste to post though ( computer idiot :blush: )

xxx

[LisaMarie]

misst highlight the text, right click copy and then to paste in the reply box right click paste. or you can press crtl + c for copy and crtl + v for paste

Intro about yourself: Lisa, 2 kiddies 2 and half yrs, and nearly 2, getting married next year
Date submitted to Ofsted: 2nd March
First Aid Course Completed: 21st Nov
ICP Course Completed: 18th March
ICP Exam Passed: sitting exam 22nd April
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 12th March
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received:
Date SS checks completed:
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:

[Zoomie]

Great idea!! I'll have to do this later as I'm in a rush now! Don't know how to copy and paste to post though ( computer idiot :blush: )

xxx

At the bottom of my original post there should be a ''quote'' button. Click this, and my whole message will appear in yours. then delete off the bits you don't want and add info into the bits you do want.

HTHs :D

[misst104]

Wow, I did something mildly technical wit the computer (copy and paste). Thanks for that LisaMarie :thumbsup:


Intro about yourself: Jo, living with partner of 11 years, 2 sons 2 & 4 years
Date submitted to Ofsted: 19 Feb 09
First Aid Course Completed: 13 Dec 08
ICP Course Completed: exam taken 5 March 09
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 9 March 09
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received:
Date SS checks completed:
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:


Heres hoping we can all update as soon as poss ;)

xxx

[fucshia]

Intro about yourself:Mum to 5,youngest 11 years old,oldest 28.Married 28 yr
Date submitted to Ofsted:Friday, 16 Feb
First Aid Course Completed: Jan 2009
ICP Course Completed:March 2007
ICP Exam Passed:March 2007
Pre-Registration Inspection Date:24 Feb
Date any actions cleared:...
Date CRB clearance received:have been on stage 4 since 9 March
Date SS checks completed:...
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:...
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:...
Date first mindee starts:...

[Cakes]

Intro about yourself: keeley,married, mum to five youngest 6 ,oldest 13
Date submitted to Ofsted: 13th march 09
First Aid Course Completed: 14th march 09
ICP Course Completed: starts on 2nd of may 09
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 31st march 09!!
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received:
Date SS checks completed:
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:

[jibberjitz]

Intro about yourself: Liz, married for 6 yrs (together for 15yrs) 2 daughters 2 & 4 years
Date submitted to Ofsted: 19th Feb 09
First Aid Course Completed: 13th Dec 08
ICP Course Completed: exam taken 5th March 09
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 4th March 09
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received:
Date SS checks completed:
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:

[uf353432]

Intro about yourself: debs, mum of 2, 2 cats & hubby
Date submitted to Ofsted: 2/3/09
First Aid Course Completed: 14/3/09
ICP Course Completed: 16/3/09
ICP Exam Passed: n/a in my area
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 11/3/09
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received: 26/3/09
Date SS checks completed: 24/3/09
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:

crb certificate received today....

[Beckieboo]

Intro about yourself:Mum of three, twin boys and a little girl:) :) :)
Date submitted to Ofsted:6/03/09
First Aid Course Completed:dec 07
ICP Course Completed:sept 08
ICP Exam Passed:sept 08
Pre-Registration Inspection Date:18/03/09
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received:
Date SS checks completed:
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:

Hope it's not long now!!!:laughing:

[Zoomie]

I was hoping that we would all be able to just edit our original posts, instead of redoing it everytime there was an update, but that function seems to have disappeared.


Intro about yourself: Mum to 3, idea of becoming cm originated in June 2008
Date submitted to Ofsted:Friday, 13 March
First Aid Course Completed: Oct 2007
ICP Course Completed: Dec 2007
ICP Exam Passed:Dec 2007
Pre-Registration Inspection Date:31 March ... UPDATED
Date any actions cleared:...
Date CRB clearance received:...
Date SS checks completed:...
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:...
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:...
Date first mindee starts:...

I had a phone call from Osted on Monday, arranging my inspection for next Tuesday. :eek: I thought, no probs on Wed (as I work Mon & Tues) I'll get down and finish off some paperwork and do the massive clean, but DD came down ill, vomiting and high temperature, so all I have done for the past two days is sit on the couch cuddling her. :) So far today she has been okay, and at least I have been able to do a bit of tidying up.

DD being sick for two days has definitely given me some thought for my medicines policy, but trangely I have no motivation to do any of my outstanding paperwork.

I am amazed at how many of us there are, that started this process last year (doing courses / first aid etc) cos everyone that I attended my ICP course with, were registered by the time we did our exam, and there was I not even submitted yet. (The delay in our case was doing bits and pieces to the house, on a budget :rolleyes: )

[Zoomie]

Intro about yourself: Mum to 3, idea of becoming cm originated in June 2008
Date submitted to Ofsted:Friday, 13 March
First Aid Course Completed: Oct 2008
ICP Course Completed: Dec 2008
ICP Exam Passed:Dec 2008
Pre-Registration Inspection Date:31 March 2009
Date any actions cleared:...
Date CRB clearance received:...
Date SS checks completed: 30 March 2009
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:...
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:...
Date first mindee starts:...

Just updating, as I had a call from Ofsted today (just a courtesy call :littleangel: ), to check whether my crb forms had been received (needed for inspection tomorrow) and she mentioned in passing that they now have my health declaration (which previously seemed to have gone AWOL), and she said my SS checks had come back cleared :clapping: .

On a cautionary note though, she did say that on average applications can take up to 12 weeks ...:eek:

(I will try to be a bit more positive, and hope for next month perhaps ?????)

[uf353432]

phoned Ofsted this morning to get an update and apparently just waiting for my application to be signed off and then they can send out my certificate! how long that will take is anyones guess - so close, I can almost smell it. Think I might need to go to the loo......... :blush:

[Zoomie]

phoned Ofsted this morning to get an update and apparently just waiting for my application to be signed off and then they can send out my certificate! how long that will take is anyones guess - so close, I can almost smell it. Think I might need to go to the loo......... :blush:

Wicked, it seems your application may be a record ?

I'm still waiting for my inspection ... which now only takes place on the 6th :rolleyes:

[Zoomie]

Intro about yourself: Mum to 3, idea of becoming cm originated in June 2008
Date submitted to Ofsted:Friday, 13 March
First Aid Course Completed: Oct 2008
ICP Course Completed: Dec 2008
ICP Exam Passed:Dec 2008
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 06 Apr 2009
Date any actions cleared: pending (have two weeks)
Date CRB clearance received:...
Date SS checks completed: 30 March 2009
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:...
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:...
Date first mindee starts:...

My pre-reg happened on Monday, but my garden got some actions, so I am slave driving my DH to get them sorted. Poor man is working seriously hard so that I can pack up my other job. :)

[misst104]

Wow, I did something mildly technical wit the computer (copy and paste). Thanks for that LisaMarie :thumbsup:


Intro about yourself: Jo, living with partner of 11 years, 2 sons 2 & 4 years
Date submitted to Ofsted: 19 Feb 09
First Aid Course Completed: 13 Dec 08
ICP Course Completed: exam taken 5 March 09
ICP Exam Passed: 8 April 09
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 9 March 09
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received:
Date SS checks completed:
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:


Heres hoping we can all update as soon as poss ;)

xxx


just updating as passed exam now. Still waiting for those :censored: CRB's to clear!!!

[uf353432]

WHOOOO HOOOOOO! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

just phoned Ofsted - my application has been signed off and my certificate was posted 2 days ago - so with a good tail wind - perhaps its will arrive today!!! ahhhhhhhh haaaaa yay!

I feel a leaflet drop coming on..........

[Zoomie]

:excited: :excited: :excited:

2nd March till 9 Apr - that is very good going.

Congratulations, and well done.

Hope you mind some mindees soon

xx

[misst104]

WHOOOO HOOOOOO! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

just phoned Ofsted - my application has been signed off and my certificate was posted 2 days ago - so with a good tail wind - perhaps its will arrive today!!! ahhhhhhhh haaaaa yay!

I feel a leaflet drop coming on..........


Congratulations.... Thats fab news xxx

[uf353432]

and my certificate arrived!!!!! blimey! its all very real now!

just need some kiddies now!!!

[misst104]

and my certificate arrived!!!!! blimey! its all very real now!

just need some kiddies now!!!


:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

xxx

[jibberjitz]

WHOOOO HOOOOOO! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

just phoned Ofsted - my application has been signed off and my certificate was posted 2 days ago - so with a good tail wind - perhaps its will arrive today!!! ahhhhhhhh haaaaa yay!

I feel a leaflet drop coming on..........

Great news :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

[jibberjitz]

and my certificate arrived!!!!! blimey! its all very real now!

just need some kiddies now!!!

ooops missed this post :blush:

Well done and hope you get some mindees soon :thumbsup:

[bones01]

Intro about yourself: 28yrs Mum of 2 girls :)
Date submitted to Ofsted:beg 03
First Aid Course Completed:12/03/09
ICP Course Completed:26/03/09
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date:21/04/09
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received:
Date SS checks completed:
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:

[jibberjitz]

WHOOOO HOOOOOO! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

just phoned Ofsted - my application has been signed off and my certificate was posted 2 days ago - so with a good tail wind - perhaps its will arrive today!!! ahhhhhhhh haaaaa yay!

I feel a leaflet drop coming on..........

Hope you've had some successful advertising :D

Update for my March details:
DHC passed :clapping:
CRB arrived today (just need DH's now :cool: )

[misst104]

A quick update:-

Intro about yourself: Jo, living with partner of 11 years, 2 sons 2 & 4 years
Date submitted to Ofsted: 19 Feb 09
First Aid Course Completed: 13 Dec 08
ICP Course Completed: exam taken 5 March 09
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 9 March 09
Date any actions cleared:N/A
Date CRB clearance received:20 April 09
Date SS checks completed:??
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:


Not really sure about Social services checks. Is that the same as CRB checks???

xxx

[jibberjitz]

A quick update:-

Intro about yourself: Jo, living with partner of 11 years, 2 sons 2 & 4 years
Date submitted to Ofsted: 19 Feb 09
First Aid Course Completed: 13 Dec 08
ICP Course Completed: exam taken 5 March 09
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 9 March 09
Date any actions cleared:N/A
Date CRB clearance received:20 April 09
Date SS checks completed:??
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:


Not really sure about Social services checks. Is that the same as CRB checks???

xxx

I wonderd that too :confused:

[Adiamond]

No, social service checks are totally different to the crb's :( if you just ring ofsted they will tell you if they have come back or not :)
hth x x x

[misst104]

No, social service checks are totally different to the crb's :( if you just ring ofsted they will tell you if they have come back or not :)
hth x x x

This wasn't mentioned to us at all in any part of our training or induction!

[Zoomie]

Yes, nothing was mentioned to us either ... but I realised from this forum that there was ss checks, which is why I included it, cos it has held up some applications.

[misst104]

UPDATE!!!! :clapping:

Intro about yourself: Jo, living with partner of 11 years, 2 sons 2 & 4 years
Date submitted to Ofsted: 19 Feb 09
First Aid Course Completed: 13 Dec 08
ICP Course Completed: exam taken 5 March 09
ICP Exam Passed:8 April 09
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 9 March 09
Date any actions cleared:N/A
Date CRB clearance received:20 April 09
Date SS checks completed:20 April 09
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:20 April 09
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:25 April 09 :D
Date first mindee starts:


Hope everyone else will soon be adding to theirs too :)

xxx

[jibberjitz]

Got there in the end :clapping:

Intro about yourself: Liz, married for 6 yrs (together for 15yrs) 2 daughters 2 & 4 years
Date submitted to Ofsted: 19th Feb 09
First Aid Course Completed: 13th Dec 08
ICP Course Completed: exam taken 5th March 09
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 4th March 09
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received: 20/4/09
Date SS checks completed: -
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives: 24/4/09
Date first mindee starts: ?
__________________

[Zoomie]

UPDATE!!!! :clapping:

Intro about yourself: Jo, living with partner of 11 years, 2 sons 2 & 4 years
Date submitted to Ofsted: 19 Feb 09
First Aid Course Completed: 13 Dec 08
ICP Course Completed: exam taken 5 March 09
ICP Exam Passed:8 April 09
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 9 March 09
Date any actions cleared:N/A
Date CRB clearance received:20 April 09
Date SS checks completed:20 April 09
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:20 April 09
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:25 April 09 :D
Date first mindee starts:


Hope everyone else will soon be adding to theirs too :)

xxx

:happy banana: :happy banana: :happy banana:

So overall, just over two months :thumbsup:

[Zoomie]

Got there in the end :clapping:

Intro about yourself: Liz, married for 6 yrs (together for 15yrs) 2 daughters 2 & 4 years
Date submitted to Ofsted: 19th Feb 09
First Aid Course Completed: 13th Dec 08
ICP Course Completed: exam taken 5th March 09
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 4th March 09
Date any actions cleared:
Date CRB clearance received: 20/4/09
Date SS checks completed: -
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives: 24/4/09
Date first mindee starts: ?
__________________

:excited: :excited: :excited:

Also, just over two months :thumbsup:

[Beckieboo]

Intro about yourself:Mum of three, twin boys and a little girl
Date submitted to Ofsted:6/03/09
First Aid Course Completed:dec 07
ICP Course Completed:sept 08
ICP Exam Passed:sept 08
Pre-Registration Inspection Date:18/03/09
Date any actions cleared:07/04/2009
Date CRB clearance received:06/04/09
Date SS checks completed:
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:
Date first mindee starts:

Just updating, still waiting for dp's CRB checks!! Hope its not too long now, i have children waiting!!! :laughing:

[Zoomie]

Pre-Registration Inspection Date:18/03/09
Date any actions cleared:07/04/2009
Date CRB clearance received:06/04/09
Just updating, still waiting for dp's CRB checks!! Hope its not too long now, i have children waiting!!! :laughing:

WOW, your CRB has come through quick. My inspector took 10 days before she even got mine into CRB :rolleyes:

[uf353432]

Well I have 2 families trying to get me for the same space now, and I REALLY want to help both families so have applied to Ofsted for a variation. If they agree to it I would be over the button moon as both mums are really very lovely and the kids are fab - the ideal perfect scenario - so i'm at the mercy of Mr and Mrs Ofsted to say yes of course you can. It wouldn't make me full time but pretty darn close, with spaces still for a couple of afternoons and or after school care.

In the meantime I hope to be looking after a different child one afternoon a week until Sept, mum coming round on Friday to have a look, but pretty much wanted to signed up when she spoke to me in the playground so thats good.

Keep your fingers crossed that the men from del ofstedy say yup!

[Zoomie]

Well I have 2 families trying to get me for the same space now, and I REALLY want to help both families so have applied to Ofsted for a variation. If they agree to it I would be over the button moon as both mums are really very lovely and the kids are fab - the ideal perfect scenario - so i'm at the mercy of Mr and Mrs Ofsted to say yes of course you can. It wouldn't make me full time but pretty darn close, with spaces still for a couple of afternoons and or after school care.

In the meantime I hope to be looking after a different child one afternoon a week until Sept, mum coming round on Friday to have a look, but pretty much wanted to signed up when she spoke to me in the playground so thats good.

Keep your fingers crossed that the men from del ofstedy say yup!

I think I would be too scared to apply for a variation right at the beginning .... for what period of time (hours in the day) would you require the variation for ?

Best of Luck :)

[uf353432]

about 3 hours 2 days a week for 1 above my numbers, and my dd who is included in my numbers is at preschool during this time and its term time only, not starting until Sept.

I know I have only just registered but its got to be worth a punt, and if they say no i'll get the parents to write a letter of appeal to see if they will change their mind.

I really want to make it work for both families - they don't have any other options.

[Zoomie]

:update:


Intro about yourself: Mum to 3, idea of becoming cm originated in June 2008
Date submitted to Ofsted:Friday, 13 March
First Aid Course Completed: Oct 2008
ICP Course Completed: Dec 2008
ICP Exam Passed:Dec 2008
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 06 Apr 2009
Date any actions cleared: 27 Apr 2009 :update:
Date CRB clearance received: stalking the postie ...
Date SS checks completed: 30 March 2009
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:...
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:...
Date first mindee starts:...

Just updating really, as I went onto CRB website and it says my CRB were despatched on 30/4, so now just waiting for my lovely postie :D

[Cakes]

:update:


Intro about yourself: Mum to 3, idea of becoming cm originated in June 2008
Date submitted to Ofsted:Friday, 13 March
First Aid Course Completed: Oct 2008
ICP Course Completed: Dec 2008
ICP Exam Passed:Dec 2008
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 06 Apr 2009
Date any actions cleared: 27 Apr 2009 :update:
Date CRB clearance received: stalking the postie ...
Date SS checks completed: 30 March 2009
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:...
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:...
Date first mindee starts:...

Just updating really, as I went onto CRB website and it says my CRB were despatched on 30/4, so now just waiting for my lovely postie :D

Thats great news:thumbsup: ..you submitted to ofsted on the same day i did but had your inspection 5 days after than mine and i'm still on stage 4 the police in your area must be super fast !!!

[Zoomie]

Thats great news:thumbsup: ..you submitted to ofsted on the same day i did but had your inspection 5 days after than mine and i'm still on stage 4 the police in your area must be super fast !!!

Well it seems that the CRB process hasn't been as straightforward. Both DH and my CRBs were despatched on 30 April, according to the website, DH's arrived on Monday, but its Thursday now and still nothing re mine :mad: .

I am starting to doubt myself now, and think I'll go check the CRB website. Maybe I imagined mine was despatched :rolleyes:

[Zoomie]

... the police in your area must be super fast !!!

Ummmmm, NOT, especially when you call 999 :rolleyes: .

Hopefully yours wont be too much longer.

[Cakes]

Ummmmm, NOT, especially when you call 999 :rolleyes: .



:laughing:

I have been doing a bit of searching on how they actually carry out the crb and it looks like i will be waiting a LOT longer they send a police check to every local police force you have lived in the last 5 years which for me and DH is 3. For my brother who lives with us at the moment it is 5!!!!!:eek:

Hope your crb appears soon x

[uf353432]

Just a little update from me.

I have people waiting on an Ofsted Variation request from Sept - hopefully will hear soon if they will grant it or not, been 2-3 weeks so far.

In the meantime took on a 4yr old for 5 hours a week, rising to 10 after half term AND a mum has just confirmed she wants me to look after her 1 yr old for 8 week until mid Aug around the 4 yr olds hours - so its finally falling into place.

Still haven't filled my before and after school slots - which is a pain - but with the local nursery starting an after school club and the school looking to start a breakfast club from Sept - I guess parents have a few more options and they may decide to enquire closer to Sept or send them to the nursery and school and perhaps come to me if it doesn't work out.

Still early days and I think its going reasonably well. Quite pleased to build up slowly as it allows me to build up my systems and test it all - crawl, walk, run!

Hows everyone else getting on?

[Zoomie]

Thats great that you have started.

I want to start smallish too, but had an enquiry for two siblings almost full time till older one starts reception in Sept. Not too sure sure if they are actually going to come back cos they haven't called yet but my CRB has disappeared.

It was despatched 16 days ago, and still nothing received by either Ofsted or me. Managed to get them to reprint it on the 14th day, but obviously can't expect that to arrive until at least next week.

To tell you the truth I am just sick of waiting for this CRB to arrive, as I am sure everyone is sick of hearing about it too :( .

[Minstrel]

Thats great that you have started.

I want to start smallish too, but had an enquiry for two siblings almost full time till older one starts reception in Sept. Not too sure sure if they are actually going to come back cos they haven't called yet but my CRB has disappeared.

It was despatched 16 days ago, and still nothing received by either Ofsted or me. Managed to get them to reprint it on the 14th day, but obviously can't expect that to arrive until at least next week.

To tell you the truth I am just sick of waiting for this CRB to arrive, as I am sure everyone is sick of hearing about it too :( .

oh i really feel for you hun. I was in the same frame of mind. I hated waiting for it. In the end it took 10 weeks but finally got mine on friday and OH's on staurday. Posted an ad on netmums and have already had a really promising enquiry.
Hope you dont have towait too much longer but it will all come togther at once and you'll feel great i promise!

[misst104]

Thats great that you have started.

I want to start smallish too, but had an enquiry for two siblings almost full time till older one starts reception in Sept. Not too sure sure if they are actually going to come back cos they haven't called yet but my CRB has disappeared.

It was despatched 16 days ago, and still nothing received by either Ofsted or me. Managed to get them to reprint it on the 14th day, but obviously can't expect that to arrive until at least next week.

To tell you the truth I am just sick of waiting for this CRB to arrive, as I am sure everyone is sick of hearing about it too :( .

The waiting is the worst thing isn't it. Its SO FRUSTRATING :mad: I will keep fingers crossed it is with you soon

xxx jo

[Zoomie]

Intro about yourself: Mum to 3, idea of becoming cm originated in June 2008
Date submitted to Ofsted:Friday, 13 March
First Aid Course Completed: Oct 2008
ICP Course Completed: Dec 2008
ICP Exam Passed:Dec 2008
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: 06 Apr 2009
Date any actions cleared: 27 Apr 2009
Date CRB clearance received: 22 May (took 22 days to arrive :mad: )
Date SS checks completed: 30 March 2009
Date Ofsted said everything is approved: 26 May 2009 :update:
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives: patiently waiting
Date first mindee starts:...

:update: Ofsted phoned, (didn't know they did that), at 1654 hours yesterday to say that everything was approved and they will be sending out my cert soon. Told to expect it within the next week :jump for joy:

[Adiamond]

:update: :update:

Intro about yourself:I am married with 2 children,1 daughter 14 and 1 son 6]
Date submitted to Ofsted:Early Feb
First Aid Course Completed:January 16th 2009
ICP Course Completed:ongoing finished approx May 09
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date:10th March 09
Date any actions cleared:None
Date CRB clearance received:15th May 09
Date SS checks completed:March 09
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:22nd May 09
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:26th May 09
date first mindee starts :very very soon I hope
:) :) :) :) :) x x x

[Beckieboo]

Intro about yourself:Mum of three, twin boys and a little girl
Date submitted to Ofsted:6/03/09
First Aid Course Completed:dec 07
ICP Course Completed:sept 08
ICP Exam Passed:sept 08
Pre-Registration Inspection Date:18/03/09
Date any actions cleared:April 09
Date CRB clearance received:April 09
Date SS checks completed:April09
Date Ofsted said everything is approved:12th June 09
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives:20th June 09
Date first mindee starts:29th June 09

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[misst104]

Hiya March ladies!!!

Just wondering how many of you have had a first inspection?? I am dreading the call as I am sure it is coming soon!!! I am jumping every time the phone rings :D

xxxx jo

[bex8282]

Intro about yourself: Hi name is Becky, Mum of 1
Date submitted to Ofsted: 31st March 09
First Aid Course Completed: April 20th 09
ICP Course Completed:
ICP Exam Passed:
Pre-Registration Inspection Date: may 14th 09
Date any actions cleared: may 25th 09
Date CRB clearance received: 3rd August 09
Date SS checks completed:3rd August 9
Date Ofsted said everything is approved: 4th August 09
Magical date that Certificate finally arrives: 5th August 09
Date first mindee starts: 8th September 09

And have not stopped had Enquiries...... Need to slow down sometime or other case I will be ill......

[Zoomie]

Hiya March ladies!!!

Just wondering how many of you have had a first inspection?? I am dreading the call as I am sure it is coming soon!!! I am jumping every time the phone rings :D

xxxx jo

I got registered finally at the end of May, and got my first mindees a week after. In the beginning I dreaded Ofsted coming, but in recent weeks (well since I knew I would have to get a variation) I almost wish I could now get it over and done with.

I am by no means anywhere near ready. My DW says I am doing fine (except one thing, which I have recified) and I have just started the dreaded SEF. I think I would really really like to get that out of the way ....

Any other March appliees been expected or done their SEF yet ???

[Jen4Kids]

Hiya, i registered in March 09 and my inspection is going to be on wed 7th october :thumbsup: